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Aimee Teegarden Biography

Birth Name:Aimeé Richelle Teegarden

Birth Place:Downey, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from high school at age 16 because she wanted to finish early and focus on her acting career
  • In her youth she wanted to be the first female professional baseball player
  • Wanted to start acting at age 4 but didn't get an agent or start taking classes until age 10
  • Quote: "(On her advice for aspiring actors): "You'll get about 500 people saying 'no' to you before you get a single 'yes' - but you've just got to persevere․ Look at auditions as a learning opportunity․""
  • Best known for her role as Julie Taylor in the TV series "Friday Night Lights" and as Jenny Randall in the film "Scream 4․"
  • Played the leading female role in the series "Aim High," which appeared solely on the internet
  • Worked at a Hollister store during the second season of "Friday Night Lights" because she wanted to try a "real job․"

Awards

  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated